To Jane and family, 
My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for Gene's passing. I wasn't aware at the time but tried to reach you again after I found out this sad news. 
Please know I wish you all the best. 
Patrice

Gene Raiford was a classmate of mine at Westtown School graduating in 1957. We lost contact until after college, he and Jane came to see me when I had returned to Westtown as a teacher. 
All of the class of 1957 send our sympathies to the family. We are saddned by the news of Gene's passing.

Dear Jane and family, We were saddened and surprised to read about Gene?s passing in the News Journal. John had talked with him a few weeks ago. Words cannot describe how heartbroken we are. Gene was a wonderful mentor to John at DuPont and also a friend. Please know that we will be thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. When things settle down for you, please send us an e-mail so we can be in touch. Gene was a good man and he will be missed by many. Sincerely, John & Cheryl Gerhart

I just wanted to offer my condolences for Mr. Eugene Raiford. He was my teamleader last season at the IRS and although I only knew him for a few months, it was more than enough time to realize how considerate and intelligent of a person he was. He always went out of his way to help us newcomers with our job. He was always ready to help and had a great sense of humour which kept an otherwise boring job very lively. He will be missed greatly. May he REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS

I work with Elisha and i just wanted to send my prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.

Gene and I worked together at the Austin IRS for the past 3 years. He was very outgoing and friendly, and I always enjoyed our daily interactions. It's hard for me to imagine that I won't ever see him again. I'll miss him very much.

I am very sad to hear of Gene's death. I worked with Gene for 2 years at the Austin IRS. I will miss him.

Just a minor tribute to Gene from someone who didn't know him long but was impacted by his kind gruff retorts and the love he'd let shine when he spoke of his family members. I was one of the one's that he'd put on the phone with you Jane while he was at the IRS this past season. Those braclets he bought you and your daughters that's me as well. He is already missed by me and I am saddened by his passing. May God grant you the strength to endure this time of grieving. If I can be of any small measure of help contact me. anasadianne@msn.com

Gene was a nice person to work with. I'm sorry for your loss. 
Barbara Burks 
DuPont

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Gene was a great mentor to me from when I transferred to Memphis in 1979 until I left Dupont in 1992. He seemed to always be looking out for me and I truly appreciate it. I learned a lot from him about work and life. He had a different perspective on life than most people and did things the way he wanted to regardless of what other people thought. I saw him last year when he stayed over night with us during a visit to Memphis. I wish now that I had kept in closer touch with him. Let us know if there is any thing we can help with in Memphis.

I am sorry to here about your loss. Gene was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him and hearing his tales about working at different tennis tournaments.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Raiford family at this time. We have very good memories of Gene at work and with swim teams, etc.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Gene and his wife shared his 25th DuPont anniversary with some of the IT group at The Pier in Memphis. Someone brought that up just a few weeks ago - one of those happy "remember whens"...

You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. Wishing you sweet memories to see you through in the coming days. 
The Spengler Family:Les, Diane, Brendan, Leia and Marianne

OBITUARY

Eugene Roberts Raiford, Jr.

29 September, 1939 – 31 August, 2006

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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